Funding & benefits
a PhD and postdoctoral experience
plans for establishing independence in your own research niche
have completed a PhD with additional postdoctoral experience or equivalent
show early evidence of capability to be a leading and active researcher
show evidence of relevant skills, experience, career development and productivity across past appointments
you are an established academic (academics who have demonstrated sustained career independence)
you have held a position where you directed the research vision and supervised postdoctoral staff (more than 12 months)
you have another application for a UKRI fellowship of this type or an EPSRC new investigator award that is currently being assessed
Eligible programmes & fields
Use the verified study fields above for subject-fit screening and confirm the exact eligible degree on the provider’s official programme page before applying.
About this opportunity
Mathematical Sciences Early Independence Fellowship is an official-source-verified opportunity offered by UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder in United Kingdom. Eligible academic level: PhD / Doctoral · Postdoctoral. Recorded funding: Funding & benefits. Application deadline: Applications closed. Review the verified eligibility, benefits and official application route below before applying. Eligibility, as stated by UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder: "There are no eligibility rules based on years since PhD or whether the applicant currently holds a permanent or open-ended academic position or job role." Applications open on 21 May 2026 and close on 31 May 2026.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Mathematics & Statistics. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- You must be able to:
- explain why a fellowship is the best way to support your long-term career goals and chosen career path to become a leading independent researcher in mathematical sciences
- show evidence of career development and productivity across past appointments
- demonstrate clear plans to establish your own independent research niche and research plans and start to build your own research team
- show ambitious and credible ideas for the fellowship to enable a clear step change in your career towards research independence
- If your application does not clearly address the requirements, it may be rejected prior to seeking expert reviewer comments.
- Successful fellowships can include elements of community engagement and advocacy, research leadership, and drive positive change in the research environment.
“There are no eligibility rules based on years since PhD or whether the applicant currently holds a permanent or open-ended academic position or job role.”
Who is not eligible to apply
Should you apply?
Applicants should be at PhD / Doctoral or Postdoctoral level working in Mathematics & Statistics. The decisive requirement, in UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder's words, is: "There are no eligibility rules based on years since PhD or whether the applicant currently holds a permanent or open-ended academic position or job role."
Check these against your profile
- Academic level: PhD / Doctoral or Postdoctoral.
- Study area: Mathematics & Statistics.
- Study destination: United Kingdom.
Review carefully if
- Who is not eligible to apply
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Application process
- Select ‘Start application’ near the beginning of this Funding finder page:
- Sign in or create a Funding Service account.
- You can save your answers and come back to complete them or work offline and return to copy and paste your answers.
- If we need you to upload a document, follow the upload instructions in the Funding Service.
- Send the completed application to your research office for checking.
Application checklist
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
What are the eligibility requirements?
In UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder's own words: "There are no eligibility rules based on years since PhD or whether the applicant currently holds a permanent or open-ended academic position or job role."
Which degree level does Mathematical Sciences Early Independence Fellowship support?
It is for PhD / Doctoral or Postdoctoral level applicants at UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder in United Kingdom.
Is Mathematical Sciences Early Independence Fellowship still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 31 May 2026). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
Where do I apply?
Directly with UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder, through the official application page linked from this record.
How was this information verified?
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Official sources last checked: 5 Oct 2026 · Verified yesterday
About UK Research and Innovation — Funding Finder
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